Thursday, June 02, 2016

Service dog awareness day.....

I just never know "where" dog training will take me.... I have to say, it has been the most wonderful adventure, being a puppy raiser.. not only do I work with really great puppies, but the places I have been, the things I have done and the people I have met due to dog training, is a world all of it's own. And thus today, was no exception!!!!

Logan and I found ourselves in Concord, NH.... having been invited to the State house for a ceremony honoring service dogs... in fact... it was proclaimed that today was "Service dog awareness day" for the state.... it was a beautiful afternoon and we went a bit early to get the lay of the land.. and a few photo opts to boot...

Course, "important matters" need to be attended to first... we don't want to make the wrong impression inside the capital!!!!

Everywhere we go is considered a "training event".. and it was no different with this outing.... a very small, closed in elevator took us up to the Governor's office... and stepping off.... nice bright..shiny... slippery floors greeted us. Service dogs never know "what" surfaces they must walk on.. so this is one thing that we take the time to practiced with. Sitting on these types of floors has it's own "special" task as well....but Miss Logan can do it...

My goodness... is this not grand!!! We went right into the Governor's office!!!!

Being a dog person herself... Maggie Hassen greeted (with permission) all the dogs right away. Logan thought she was just grand......

I was so impressed that she took the time to talk with everyone... listening to their story and hearing about the dogs and the different type of work that each one does. It really made it a very fun event....

Sandy T.. (the pretty lady in black) is the lady that brought this all together. She has had two NEADS dog... CeCe her first dog is now retired and Rally is her second and current working dog. Sandy has done great work in the state house with regards to laws about service dogs. She is well known about the halls of the Capitol....

Here Governor Hassen is proclaiming that June 2nd is NH Service dog Awareness day.....

I have to say, I felt very honored to be called up and personally thanked for my work as a puppy raiser........

Nice group photo of the Governor and the people and puppies who came today....

A few private moments spent with Rally (Sandy's dog) and a few seconds for a very busy Governor to sit and just enjoy the day and the event.

Logan... do you have any idea of how special this all was???

(No says Logan.... I just enjoy being out and greeting people!!!)

Two NEADS dog... Rally, working service dog.. and Logan, puppy in training... were very good ambassadors for both NEADS and the service dog community....

Guide dog, Finn... service dog, Rally... PTSD service dog, Lily... puppy in training Logan.. Service dog, Jafey....great day and one that I will remember for a very long time!!!!

About Me

My hubby and I live on a 30 acre farm We have five cocker spaniels, three cats, five horses, guinea hens, guinea pigs and chickens. I am a puppy raiser for a service dog organization called NEADS (you can follow those stories on moxiesgift.blogspot.com) I love riding and driving our horses,and operate a small boarding kennel here on our farm. I enjoy doing handcrafts such as quilting,cross stitch, knitting and felting. .I have been a professional dog trainer since 1981, and dogs have always been a huge part of my life. Spending time with our family is one of my most favorite past times. WE are very active in our church and our small town community.
God is good and we are very blessed.